Community leaders in Gambell are encouraging residents to get tested and practice safety measures.
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Juneau and DOT take early step toward second Douglas Island crossing
A second crossing would make new port facilities possible in West Douglas, which could resolve tight squeezes like this one under the Douglas Bridge.
Sitting Alaska Republican lawmakers face reckoning from voters in primary
Across Southcentral and Interior Alaska, challengers who generally had raised less campaign cash than the incumbents were at least holding their own.
Newscast – Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
In this newscast: Primary election results Childcare complications in Petersburg during COVID-19 Three patients test positive for the coronavirus at a Ketchikan clinic.
Lawmakers push Dunleavy For ‘comprehensive’ coronavirus mitigation
Lawmakers suggested the governor limit group gatherings, institute a statewide mask mandate in places where people can’t physically distance and restrict capacity indoors in public spaces.
Ketchikan borough mayor vetoes resolution asking state for LGBTQ protections
The assembly would need five votes to override Dial’s veto and could likely bring the issue back for another vote next month.